Hospice Social Worker (MSW)

About the role

Join Silverado Hospice San Diego covering our South Central San Diego areas and be part of a nationally recognized team ranked in the top 10 nationwide by Fortune Magazine’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services™. Since 1997, Silverado has been delivering exceptional care to individuals with neurodegenerative conditions and those facing life‑limiting illnesses through our Hospice services. We’re a certified Great Place to Work® and proud to offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities, including strong internal mobility. As a Social Worker (MSW) you will provide emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination for patients and families during their hospice journey.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, and document bereavement activities
• Design and distribute educational materials for families receiving bereavement services
• Develop programs on grief and loss for families and staff
• Evaluate the bereavement program quarterly and annually
• Provide community consultation and education on hospice services
• Maintain ongoing education through academic studies and workshops
• Attend in-services, staff meetings, and case conferences
• Report patient condition changes to the RN Case Manager
• Observe and address safety hazards in patient and organizational environments
• Assist the health team in understanding emotional factors related to terminal illness
• Assess suicide risk, mental capacity, and elder/dependent adult abuse
• Aid in advance directives, mortuary arrangements, and financial planning
• Provide information and referrals to community resources and legal entities
• Advise and counsel staff, patients, families, or agencies in emergency situations

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work required
• Documented evidence of training in grief and loss counseling
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and reliable transportation
• Comfortable working in environments with pets

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Pet Insurance, Auto and Home Insurance and Discount Programs

Pay

$79,000 USD - $93,600 USD

Schedule

Full Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm